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San Francisco & Bangalore signs MOUs as part of the Sister City Initiative

San Francisco & Bangalore signs MOUs as part of the Sister City Initiative

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How We Do It

We Connect & Facilitate

San Francisco Bangalore Sister City Initiative is committed to connecting and facilitating business, political and diplomatic relationships between San Francisco Bay Area and Bangalore/India.

We Execute

Through our extensive network of Board Member relationships, we help execute various initiatives by bringing together key stake holders in San Francisco Bay Area and Bangalore/India.

We Inform

As the official connector organization between San Francisco/Bay Area and Bangalore/India, we inform the community about key initiatives between the Sister Cities.

Current Areas of Focus

Cross Border Entrepreneurship (XbE)

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been executed between City and County of San Francisco and the following organizations: TiE Silicon Valley, XBE – Cross Border Entrepreneurship, ISBA – Indian Steps and Business Incubators Association, to mentor and guide entrepreneurs (initially in Bangalore and Silicon Valley), in taking the first steps in developing products with global appeal.

Arts & Culture

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been executed between Tourism Department, Govt. of Karnataka and City and County of San Francisco to engage citizens of each city through exposure to their respective rich arts and cultures.

Health Care

Establish platform for exchanging ideas and methodologies to enhance education and healthcare provisions in both cities.

Infrastructure

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been executed between Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC) and City and County of San Francisco for efficient and effective strategies to enhance processes in government and develop strong infrastructure.

Energy

City and Council of San Francisco has executed MOUs with the following Government of Karnataka Organizations: Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Ltd. (BESCOM) and Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd.(KPTCL) and Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd. (KREDL)

Transportation

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been executed between Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and City and County of San Francisco in the fields of Transportation and Infrastructure planning programs.

Water

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been executed between Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and City and County of San Francisco in the fields of Water, Parks and Environment.

Waste Management

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been executed between Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and City and County of San Francisco in the fields of Sewage and Solid Waste Management.

Trade & Tourism

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been executed between Tourism Department, Govt. of Karnataka and City and County of San Francisco to promote tourism.

During the 2013, San Francisco Mayoral Delegation visit to Bangalore, It was a pleasure working with the #SFBSCC team to showcase Emirates Airline as the official travel partner.

Manoj Shailendra Emirates Airline

During the 2013, San Francisco Mayoral Delegation visit to Bangalore, It was a pleasure working with the #SFBSCC team to showcase Emirates Airline as the official travel partner.